AFTER HOURS

* Send AFTER HOURS items to the Daily Pilot, 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa

92627; fax them to (949) 646-4170; or call (949) 764-4330. A complete

listing can be found at o7 www.dailypilot.comf7 .

MUSIC

STARS OF IRISH CABARET

OCC presents Stars of the Irish Cabaret, Ireland’s most popular

traditional cabaret show, at 8 p.m. today. Tickets are $25 to $33. OCC is

at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

432-5880.

TONY MARTIN & BARBARA McNAIR

OCC presents a concert by Tony Martin and Barbara McNair along with

clarinetist Henry Cuesta and the Lawrence Welk Television Alumni

Orchestra at 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $25 to $33. OCC is at 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.

VOICES OF THE MILLENNIUM

The William Hall Master Chorale presents “Voices of the Millennium”

concert at 4 p.m. Sunday. The concert, to be held at St. Andrew’s

Presbyterian Church, 600 St. Andrew’s Road, Newport Beach, will feature

works by Palestrina, Bach, Handel and others. Tickets are $15 to $40. For

more information, call (714) 556-6262.

SOMETHING’S AFOOT

The Lyceum Theatre of Vanguard University of Southern California will

present the musical comedy “Something’s Afoot” at March 30 through April

9. The musical pokes fun at Agatha Christie’s mysteries and at the form

of the musical itself. Tickets are $15, with discounts available.

Vanguard University is at 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 668-6145.

NELL CARTER

The Orange County Performing Arts Center will host Broadway legend Nell

Carter April 6-9 in Founders Hall. Carter will sing standards and popular

tunes from Broadway. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. April 6-8 as well as

at 9:30 p.m. April 8 and at 1 p.m. April 9. The Center is at 600 Town

Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $42. For more information, call

(714) 740-7878.

NORDIC NOTES

The Newport Beach Public Library will present “Nordic Notes,” a free

slide show and piano concert of work by Edvard Grieg, at 3 p.m. April 9.

Shirley Case will perform. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.

EMERSON STRING QUARTET

The Emerson String Quartet will appear at the Orange County Performing

Arts Center at 8 p.m. April 14, presenting work by Haydn, Shostakovich

and Debussy. Tickets are $44. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive,

Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 740-7878.

ACOUSTIC BLUES

Brian Barrett will perform acoustic blues and ragtime at 9 p.m. Sunday at

Sid’s, 445 Old Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. The show is free. For more

information, call (949) 650-7437.

MUSIC AT SID’S

Mark Woods plays classic cover music from 8:30 p.m. to midnight Wednesday

at Sid’s, 445 Old Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. Rob Eller plays acoustic

folk rock from 8 to 11 p.m. Monday, and the Ed Velasco Trio plays from 8

to 11 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (949) 650-7437.

STAGE

‘ALL MY SONS’

Arthur Miller’s play “All My Sons” runs through April 1 at South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $28 to $47. For

more information, call (714) 708-5555.

‘THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE’

South Coast Repertory will host the Southern California premiere of

Martin McDonagh’s acclaimed play “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” through

April 9. Tickets are $26 to $45. The playhouse is at 650 Town Center

Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 708-5555.

‘HIDDEN: THE STORY OF ANNE FRANK’

OCC will present “Hidden: The Story of Anne Frank” today and Sunday and

April 1 and 2. Show times are 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays.

The play, by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, is based on Anne

Frank’s diary. Tickets are $5 to $6. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5640, Ext. 1.

‘SOMETHING’S AFOOT’

The Lyceum Theatre at Vanguard University will present “Something’s

Afoot,” a musical comedy that pokes fun at Agatha Christie mysteries. The

show runs Thursday through April 9. Tickets are $15. Vanguard University

is at 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

668-6145.

‘INTO THE WOODS, JR.’

Trilogy Playhouse will present Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods, Jr.,”

starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday and running through April 9. Performances

will be at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 7 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets are $10 to $12. For more information, call (714)

957-3347.

‘THE HEIRESS’

Newport Theatre Arts Center will present Arthur Miller’s drama “The

Heiress,” starting Friday through April 30. The show runs at 8 p.m.

Thursdays through Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $13, $15

for opening night. Newport Theatre Arts Center is at 2501 Cliff Drive,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 631-0288.

‘AMY’S VIEW’

South Coast Repertory presents David Hare’s “Amy’s View” from April 7

through May 14. Tickets are $28 to $47. The playhouse is at 655 Town Town

Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 708-5555.

‘HOLD ON TO YOUR HEART’

The Los Angeles Jewish Theatre will present “Hold on to Your Heart” at

the Jewish Community Center at 8 p.m. April 8 and 15 and at 2 p.m. April

9 and 16. The play is a romantic comedy set in the 1930s. Ticket are $8

to $15. The center is at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 755-0340.

ONE-ACT FESTIVAL

OCC will present a festival of one-act plays April 14 and 15 and 21 through 23. The festival will feature original works and plays from

classical and contemporary literature. Shows will be at 8 p.m. Fridays

and Saturdays and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $5. OCC is at 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call 9714) 432-5640,

Ext. 1

THE RADIO FOLLIES

South Coast Repertory’s Youth Players will present the world premier of

“The Radio Follies,” a musical about the early days of radio, at 1 and 3

p.m. April 15 and 16. Tickets are $5. For more information, call (714)

708-5555.

ART

CHRISTOPHER LEONHARDT ART

The AAA Electra 99 Co-op Museum & Gallery will feature an artist’s

reception Sunday featuring the work of Christopher Leonhardt. Karaoke

also will be available. The event is $1 and starts at 6 p.m. The gallery

is at 4320 Campus Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

833-7718.

ISLAND PATHWAYS

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is holding an exhibit on the history

of traditional navigation techniques and watercraft used by the island

people of the Pacific. The free display, which features ancient pottery,

war clubs, paddles, tools and decorative items from many Pacific Rim

cultures, will be on view through June 18. The museum is open 10 a.m. to

5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays and is at 151 East Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 673-7863.

CHINESE REALISM

OCC is featuring an exhibition of contemporary Chinese paintings through

April 13. The show, drawn from the private collection of Frank Ma, is the

first American showing of these works and also features an exhibit of

textiles and clothing from The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art in Santa

Ana. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays,

plus 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

For more information, call (714) 432-5039.

‘BEYOND REALISM’

Newport Beach Central Library presents “Beyond Realism,” mixed water

media paintings by Lynn Welker, through March 31. Welker’s work is

abstract, with compositional elements drawn from natural and

architectural sources. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.

LIBRARY PHOTOGRAPHY

The Newport Beach Public Library will present “Library: The Drama

Within,” an exhibit of photographs by Diane Asseo Griliches taken in

libraries around the world, April 3 through 30. The library is at 1000

Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.

DANCE

DISCO FEVER

The Jewish Community Center will hold a Disco Fever event starting at 8

p.m. April 1. DJ “Marvelous Mike” Lefkowitz will play disco, rock, salsa

and contemporary dance music. The event is $12 to $25. The center is at

250 East Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

755-0340.

OCC STUDENT DANCE

OCC will hold its 37th annual Student Dance Concert at 8 p.m. April 14

and 15 in its Robert B. Moore Theatre. The concert, directed by OCC dance

department chair Karen Shanley, will feature a variety of dance styles,

including modern, jazz, tap and ballet. Tickets are $12. The school is at

2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

432-5880.

DANSCENE STUDIO

Danscene Studio offers ballroom dancing at 8 p.m. on the first Friday of

every month. Admission is $10. The studio is at 2980 McClintock Way,

Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 641-8688.

DANCE 204

Dance 204 offers private and group instruction in beginning and advanced

ballroom, Latin and modern dancing at 204 Washington St., Balboa. For

more information, call (949) 675-9082.

BALLROOM FOR SENIORS

The Costa Mesa Senior Center offers ballroom dancing to the music of the

Ray Robbins Combo for adults from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Singles

and couples are welcome. Cost is $3. The center is at 695 W. 19th St. For

more information, call (949) 645-2356.

ARGENTINE TANGO

Danscene Studio has tango dancing from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. the first

Saturday of every month. Danscene is at 2980 McClintock Way, Costa Mesa.

For more information, call (714) 641-8688.

BIG BAND DANCING

The Oasis Senior Center holds an afternoon of dancing to live big band

music Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Coffee and refreshments are served.

The center is at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. For more

information, call (949) 644-3244.

BALLROOM DANCING

The DeFore Foundation for the Arts will hold swing and Latin dancing

classes on Friday and Saturday nights from 8 to 11 p.m. $10 admission

covers the hour dance lesson and the open dancing session that follows.

The class is at 151 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(949) 241-9908.

FILM

POETRY

THE FACTORY READINGS

An evening of performance poetry will be held the first Tuesday of every

month at the Gypsy Den Cafe and Reading Room at The Lab Anti-Mall, 2930

Bristol St., Costa Mesa. The April 4 reading will feature Robert Roden.

For more information, call (714) 549-7012. Admission is free, but

voluntary donations are accepted for the performers.

ANGST POETRY

The AAA Electra 99 Co-Op Art Museum and Gallery will hold a poetry night

at 8 p.m. Friday to allow participants to “wallow in the sheer agony of

life in Orange County.” The event is $2, or free for members. AAA Electra

is at 4320 Campus Drive, Suite 110, Newport Beach. For more information,

call (949) 833-7718.

ALTA COFFEE HOUSE

Alta Coffee House will hold an open poetry reading at 8 p.m. April 12

with music by Liquid Muse. Alta Coffee is at 506 31st St., Newport Beach.

For more information, call (949) 675-0233.

LITERARY

‘PRESCRIPTION FOR TERROR’

Sandy Ceren, author of “Prescription for Terror,” will speak at Barnes &

Noble Fashion Island at 2 p.m. today. The store is at 953 Newport Center

Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-0982.

NAKED HEMINGWAY

Thomas Prosser, author of “Naked Hemingway,” will present a performance

and reading to bring Ernest Hemingway to life at 3 p.m. Sunday at Borders

Books, Music and Cafe, 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (949) 631-8661.

BARBARA SERANELLA

Barbara Seranella, author of the mystery “Unwanted Company,” will discuss

and sign her book at Borders South Coast Plaza’s Mystery Book Discussion

Group. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The store is at 3333

Bear St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-7854.

‘CLOSE CALLS AND FOOLHARDY ROMANCES’

Barnes & Noble Metro Pointe will hold a reading with Bruce Calhoun,

author of “Close Calls and Foolhardy Romances,” at 7 p.m. April 3. The

store is at 901 South Coast Drive, Suite 150, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 444-0226.

MYSTERY READING GROUP

The mystery reading group of Barnes & Noble Metro Pointe will meet at 7

p.m. April 4 to discuss Patricia Cornwell’s, “Postmortem.” The store is

at 901 South Coast Drive, Suite 150, Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (714) 444-0226.

‘UNWANTED COMPANY’

Barnes & Noble Fashion Island will hold a reading with Barbara Seranella,

author of “Unwanted Company,” at 7 p.m. April 7. The store is at 953

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

759-0982.

‘THE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO DATING AGAIN’

Barnes & Noble Metro Pointe will hold a reading with Tina Tessina, author

of “The Unofficial Guide to Dating Again,” at 7 p.m. April 10. The store

is at 901 South Coast Drive, Suite 150, Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (714) 444-0226.

‘THE ANGELSPEAKE STORY’

Barnes & Noble Fashion Island will hold a book signing with Barbara Mark,

author of “The Angelspeake Storybook,” at 7 p.m. April 14. The store is at 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call

(949) 759-0982.

‘SOCCER FOR EVERYONE’

Barnes & Noble Fashion Island will hold a reading with Rudy Yakzan,

author of “Soccer for Everyone,” at 7 p.m. April 15. For more

information, call (949) 759-0982.

‘SIMPLE ABUNDANCE’ DISCUSSION GROUP

Based on the books of Sarah Ban Breathnach, this discussion group focuses

on appreciation, expression and gratitude. Led by Audre de Nard at

Borders Books, Music and Cafe the first Thursday of each month at 6:30

p.m. Borders is at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (949) 631-8661.

OPRAH BOOK CLUB

The club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month to discuss

Oprah’s most recent book selections at Barnes & Noble Newport Beach.

Barnes & Noble Newport Beach is at 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-0982.

KIDS

KIDS’ THEATER WORKSHOPS

The Trilogy Playhouse will hold Children’s Theatre Workshops beginning in

April. There are groups for kids ages 6 to 10 and for kids ages 10 to 14.

The courses are $125. For more information, call (714) 957-3347.

STORY TIMEBarnes & Noble Fashion Island hosts story time from 10:45 to

11:30 a.m. every Tuesday. The store is at 953 Newport Center Drive,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-0982.

STARLIGHT STORY TIMEChildren ages 3 to 7 are invited to participate in

songs and finger puppet plays at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Costa Mesa

Library, 1855 Park Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949)

646-8845.

NEWPORT LIBRARY STORY TIMESThe Newport Beach Central library offers story

time Mondays at 7 p.m and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. The library is at 1000

Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Children are invited to wear pajamas to the

evening story times. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.

STORY TIME TRIANGLE SQUARE

Barnes & Noble Triangle Square hosts story time the second and fourth

Tuesday of each month for children of all ages, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (949) 631-0614.

STORY TIME METRO POINTE

Barnes & Noble Metro Pointe hosts story time every Wednesday at 10:45

a.m. for children of all ages, 901-B South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa. For

more information, call (714) 444-0226.

SPECIAL

THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE GALA

The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation of Orange County will present

a gala event this evening at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel, 900

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. The evening will feature dinner, a

silent auction and dancing. Tickets are $150. For more information, call

(949) 494-4281.

ANTI-OSCAR KARAOKE PARTY

The AAA Electra 99 Co-op Museum and Gallery will present an Anti-Oscar

Karaoke Party at 6 p.m. Sunday. The event is $1. The gallery is at 4320

Campus Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

833-7718.

STEPPIN’ OUT

Casa Teresa will hold a 1940s-themed event, “Steppin’ Out,” starting at 6

p.m. April 1 at the Balboa Pavilion, 400 Main St., Balboa. The evening

will feature a social, a silent auction, dinner, and dancing to big band

music. For more information, call (714) 538-4860.

LAUGH IN FOR COMEDY MONTH

Newport Dunes will host a “Laugh In” comedy hour featuring comedians,

ventriloquists, impressionists and others. The event, which is open for

auditions, will run from noon to 1 p.m. April 8. Newport Dunes is at 1131

Bay Bay Drive. For information regarding performing, call (562) 491-1000.

For general information, call (800) 765-7661.

ROBERT MONDAVI WINE & FOOD CENTER

The center features many special events each month and is at 1570 Scenic

Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 979-4510.

HI-TIME WINE CELLARS

Hi-Time Wine Cellars features wine tastings from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Fridays

and 1:30 to 8 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call (949) 650-8463.

FARMERS MARKETS

The Orange County Market Place is held every Saturday and Sunday from 7

a.m. to 4 p.m. in the main parking lot of the Orange County Fairgrounds.

Admission is $1 for adults, children under 12 years are free. For

information, call (949) 723-6616. Corona del Mar farmers market is held

from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in the municipal parking lot at

Bayside Drive and Marguerite Ave.

DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

The Sutton Place Hotel hosts a Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

featuring international seafood and salad buffets, roasts carved to

order, breakfast favorites and more. The event is $30, $40 with

champagne. The hotel is at 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 476-2001.

BRUNCH AT LA GRANJA

La Granja Mediterranean Grill is now offering Champagne Brunch on Sundays

from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. La Granja is in Newport Plaza Center at 1000

Bristol St., Newport Beach. For reservations and more information, call

(949) 252-9396.

TWILIGHT DINING AT VILLA NOVA

Villa Nova Restaurant offers a “Twilight Dining” menu featuring dishes

such as Chicken Parmigiana and Calamari Picante at low early evening

prices. The menus are offered from 5 to 6 p.m. every day except Saturday

and from 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The restaurant is at 3131 West Coast

Highway, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 642-7880.

CLUBS

ALTA COFFEE

The Alta Coffee House presents musical acts at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays

through Saturdays. Admission is free. Alta Coffee is at 506 31st St.,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 675-0233.

ATRIUM MARQUIS HOTEL

The Atrium offers a variety of live music played every day at its

Airporter Club, 18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine. For more information, call

(949) 833-2770.

BIRRAPORETTI’S

Birraporetti’s offers swing music by the 12-piece Don Miller Orchestra at

8 p.m. on Mondays. Birraporetti’s is at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol

St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 850-9090.

BISTRO 201

Bistro 201 offers jazz performances at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays

and 11 a.m. on Sundays. Bistro 201 is at 3333 W. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 631-1551.

CARMELO’S RISTORANTE

Carmelo’s offers live music Tuesdays through Sundays and is at 3520 E.

Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Tate S, a funk, rock and Motown act, plays

at 9:30 tonight. No cover charge. For more information, call (949)

675-1922.

CLUB MESA

Club Mesa offers live music every night of the week except Wednesday,

which is reserved for a spoken word and poetry show. Club Mesa is at 843

W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 642-6634.

DURTY NELLY’S

Nelly’s offers live music at 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and is at

2915 Red Hill Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

957-1951.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

The Four Seasons offers live music Mondays through Saturdays and is at

690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

759-0808.

HARD ROCK CAFE

The Hard Rock offers live music on Sundays and is at 451 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 640-8844.

THE HARP INN

The inn offers live music Thursdays through Saturdays and is at 130 E.

17th St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 646-8855.

HOGUE BARMICHAEL’S

Barmichael’s offers live music Wednesdays through Saturdays and is at

3950 Campus Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

261-6270.

LIDO CIGAR ROOM

The cigar room is a place to enjoy a smoke with your drink. No cover

charge. The cigar room is at 3441 Via Lido, Suite D, Newport Beach. For

more information, call (949) 723-0595.

MARGARITAVILLE

Margaritaville offers live music and is at 2332 W. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 631-8220.

MULDOON’S IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT

Muldoon’s offers live music Thursdays through Sundays and is at 202

Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (714) 640-4110.

OYSTER BAR LOUNGE

Newport Landing’s Oyster Bar Lounge showcases local pop and light rock

acts Fridays and Saturdays. The lounge is at 503 East Edgewater at the

Balboa Ferry Landing. For more information, call (949) 675-2373.

THE MARRIOTT

The Marriott offers live music Mondays through Saturdays and is at 900

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

640-4000.

TRIANON LOUNGE

The lounge in the Sutton Place Hotel offers live music by the Stonebridge

Band on Saturdays 9:30 p.m. until closing. No cover charge. The hotel is

at 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

476-2001.

THE TEA ROOM

Karaoke from 7 to 11 p.m. on Thursdays. The Tea Room is at 3100 Irvine

Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 756-0121.

TOTALLY COFFEE

“Open Mike Night” from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays. Totally Coffee is at

1525 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

435-9367.

VILLA NOVA

Enjoy piano bar music with Rich Fauno at 9 p.m. Sundays through

Wednesdays. The three-piece jazz and blues band Misbehavin’ plays 9 p.m.

Thursdays through Saturdays. Villa Nova is at 3131 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 642-7880.